>Dear Group Members > >I really enjoy the sharing of this group as we have found many >connections to our family trees. > >I recently made a contact with a researcher who has agreed to do research in the (((Bas-rhin region of France.))) Many of our ancestors >left this region and it is hard to get information although the Stumpp Height and other books give us good sources to use. > >This group has conducted research doing census and identifying members of the Germans from Russia villages. > >Even though the researcher is being paid for his efforts the fees are reasonable and he has already done considerable work. > >For example i received clarification of the Keller family of Wintzenbach including maiden names of spouses something hard to find sometimes. > >If any of the group members are interested in joining our group I would be happy to see what might be available for your surnames. > >I have found that the listed places of departure to Russia not always are from the home villages in the Bas-Rhin area. > >This project is best accomplished by personal contact so contact me off line and I'd be glad to explain the steps we are using. i would appreciate knowing what surnames and give as much information as you can to help the researcher. > ><piuswaldman@lvnworth.com> My server uses the word mail before lvnworth but it is not necessary. > >Pius D Waldman > > > > > >